When Your Spouse Has Been an Assault Victim

A few years ago, after 18 years together, Pastor Mark learned for the first time that Grace had been a victim of sexual assault in a previous relationship—although she had never identified herself as a victim and connected her story to the reality of what had happened to her. It was devastating to hear and at the same time explained the root cause of much of the barriers to friendship and intimacy they had in their marriage.

This clip is excerpted from the sermon "New Marriage, Same Spouse," part 1 of Mars Hill Church's Real Marriage sermon series, based off the book of the same name by Pastor Mark and Grace Driscoll. It was preached by Pastor Mark at Mars Hill Downtown Bellevue and released on January 15.

Watch the full sermon here: http://marshill.com/media/real-marriage/new-marriage-same-spouse
For more on the Real Marriage book, campaign, and tour, visit:
http://pastormark.tv/campaigns/real-marriage

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[NuclearSidewalk]

Hey guys, maybe we should argue more. That would really show the love of Christ.

[zairekrieger]

@osummuso Huh? This woman has obviously been trough a lot,and she is trying to help people who been trough the same, whats wrong with that? I don't see the problem..

[UseYourBrain04]

@koeselitzzz He's not talking about physical strength. He's talking about spiritual strength. Also the assault could have take place when the man (or woman for that matter) was still a child.

[koeselitzzz]

I don't understand - he mentions very briefly that the church wants to help "women who have been assaulted, as well as men." But how can men be assaulted? Mark Driscoll has said over and over again that men are required to be strong, and you're less of a man if you are weaker than another man. So if someone gets assaulted, how can you call them a man?

[djb5255]

How articulate. I cry all the time too, haha

[Yuri92001]

@osummuso I don't have to be a theist to enjoy theological discussion, respectfully.....calmly...and rationally......

[osummuso]

@Yuri92001 If you're not a "Theist" then why would you be commenting?

"Trolling" seeks reaction.

The only similarity I share is 'seeking sentience'.

People who can't show the math behind their opinion are fair game for me!

[Yuri92001]

@osummuso Every now and then there is ALWAYS the angry malcontent who feels the need to go into a video targeted for a specific audience (who they don’t share beliefs with) just to see how much he can b***h. Do you know what that is called? Trolling.

Please stop. I am not even a theist and I am not this abrasively angry.

[mvitt86]

@osummuso No I didnt imply there could be evolution lol I actually made a sarcastic statement. You are right I messed up on the word they're and there I should becareful next time before you might strike and condemn me sorry sir but Jesus paid it all I'm forgiven, you should try Jesus if it doesn't work the devil will be glad to have you back :D

[osummuso]

@mvitt86 Must be fine work indeed if YOU, who don't understand the difference beween 'there. their or they're' can get through them.

Did I just see a creationist imply there could be evolution?

[mvitt86]

@osummuso Naw I'd rather not waste my time speaking to you about an intellectual argument because it would be like speaking to a monkey who hasn't evolved anyways if you are truly interested in knowing more by reason and logic study some of Ravi Zacharias and William Lane Craigs work dont't forget R.C. Sproul. There the guys that actually take there times with skeptics like you til then God bless you brah take care!